Validation Of The Turkish Version Of The Oral Assessment Sheet
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Oral Health. Basic parameters: from 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
Turkish Validity And Reliability Study Of The Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS)
Overview
The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS). The OAS is a clinical assessment tool developed to evaluate oral health conditions such as lips, tongue, mucosa, saliva, swallowing, and voice. This study will investigate whether the Turkish version of the OAS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing oral health status in clinical practice. Participants will undergo oral assessment using the Turkish version of the OAS. Statistical analyses will be performed to determine the validity and reliability of the scale. The results of this study are expected to provide a standardized oral assessment tool that can be used in Turkish clinical settings.
Detailed description
Oral health assessment plays an important role in patient care, especially in clinical settings where oral complications may occur. The Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS), originally developed by Eilers and colleagues, is a structured clinical assessment tool used to evaluate oral conditions including lips, tongue, mucous membranes, saliva, swallowing ability, and voice.
The purpose of this study is to adapt the OAS into Turkish and to evaluate its validity and reliability. The translation and cultural adaptation process will be conducted according to internationally accepted guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation of measurement instruments. After the translation process, the Turkish version of the OAS will be applied to participants.
Statistical analyses will be performed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the scale, including reliability and validity analyses. The findings of this study are expected to provide a valid and reliable oral assessment tool for use in Turkish clinical and research settings.
Primary outcome measures
- Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS) [Time frame: Baseline and 1-2 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age 60 years or older
- Ability to understand Turkish
- Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent
- Ability to undergo oral examination and assessment
- Adequate cognitive and psychological status
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals who refuse to participate in the study
- Individuals who withdraw from the study during the research process
- Individuals with severe cognitive impairment preventing completion of the assessment
- Individuals with conditions preventing oral examination
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry — Konya
Publications
- Yazdani A, Akbari M, Zare M, Ghasemi H. Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Oral Assessment Guide in elderly residents of nursing homes. Iranian Journal of Geriatric Nursing. 2020.
- Beaton DE, Bombardier C, Guillemin F, Ferraz MB. Guidelines for the process of cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2000 Dec 15;25(24):3186-91. doi: 10.1097/00007632-200012150-00014. No abstract available. PMID 11124735
- Chalmers JM, King PL, Spencer AJ, Wright FA, Carter KD. The oral health assessment tool--validity and reliability. Aust Dent J. 2005 Sep;50(3):191-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2005.tb00360.x. PMID 16238218
- Eilers J, Berger AM, Petersen MC. Development, testing, and application of the oral assessment guide. Oncol Nurs Forum. 1988 May-Jun;15(3):325-30. No abstract available. PMID 3287344
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07507864 · 2025/1267